MLB.TV launches On ESPN
Disney has announced that, from today, baseball fans can buy MLB.TV on ESPN, which makes ESPN the new streaming home of MLB.TV, bringing thousands of out-of-market live games each season to the ESPN App and ESPN.com.
At the start of the season, fans subscribed to MLB.TV in the U.S. – whether purchased through ESPN or previously through MLB – will be able to watch the MLB.TV out-of-market games, MLB Big Inning, and MLB Network on both ESPN and MLB digital platforms, ensuring fans have choice and flexibility throughout the season.
It’s also been revealed that at the start of the season, MLB.TV games will be discoverable across most ESPN connected TV and mobile experiences, with fans also able to take advantage of ESPN App features, including multiview, integrated stats, key plays, and catch up to live, fantasy and betting information, and home/away feed selection.
Rosalyn Durant, Executive Vice President, ESPN Programming & Acquisitions, said in a statement:
“ESPN and MLB have a partnership rooted in decades of delivering marquee baseball moments to fans. With MLB.TV now available through ESPN, we’re taking a significant step forward in reinforcing ESPN as the home of the MLB regular season while deepening the value proposition of the ESPN Unlimited plan – giving fans even more flexibility in how and where they watch all season long.”
Subscription & Pricing
- Current ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers can purchase MLB.TV for $134.99 for the 2026 season, renewing seasonally at the then-current price.
- Fans without an ESPN Unlimited plan can purchase MLB.TV for $149.99 seasonally, with a free month of ESPN Unlimited included.*
- Monthly subscription options are also available for $29.99, with new subscribers eligible for a free month of ESPN Unlimited.*
- Existing MLB.TV subscribers who auto-renew their subscription through MLB platforms – and are not currently subscribed to ESPN Unlimited – will receive a one-month free trial offer for ESPN Unlimited.*
The new ESPN Unlimited streaming service offers more choice, flexibility and access to all of ESPN, including more than 47,000 live events per year, on-demand replays, industry-leading studio shows, original programming, and more.
ESPN Unlimited can also be viewed directly through Disney+ for bundled subscribers. Bundling options available for fans include a limited-time offer for the ESPN DTC Unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99/month for the first 12 months
Roger’s Take: While getting access to MLB directly through the ESPN app is great for baseball fans, considering the cost of an ESPN Unlimited subscription, it still seems very expensive for additional sports coverage. With the traditional model of sports coverage changing, I doubt fans are really ever going to get access to major US sports cheaply, while the companies can still prey on diehard fans being willing to spend out on additional subscriptions. It’s great for ESPN to have this option, and we are likely going to see more add-ons becoming available in the future.
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